Woolworths Group is backing a new Australian plastic recycling start-up using science to reduce the need for new plastic to be produced.
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Plastic not so fantastic
Consistent labelling and increased industry capacity would help councils identify the correct pathways for recyclable plastics, writes Australian Local Government Association President David O’Loughlin.
TOMRA and CEMAC technologies partner
Sophisticated sensor technologies are helping Australian material recovery facilities improve their sorting capacities beyond what is possible with manual sorting.
EU’s ban on single-use plastics: Australian potential
The European Union has taken steps to ban a number of single-use plastics from its member states. Waste Management Review looks at the implications of this and whether similar measures would be palatable in Australia.
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